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AVIAL (SANKRANTI SPECIAL)
Ingredients
Coconut
1 finely-grated
Channa
Dal 1 tsp roasted
Urad
Dal 1 tsp roasted
Asafoetida
(heeng) 1/4 tsp
Green
Chilies 2
Turmeric
Powder 1/4 tsp
Assortment
of vegetables, excluding salad and leafy vegetables and beetroot (cut and
diced)
Method
Blanch the diced vegetables and set it aside for later use. Grind channa
dal, urad dal, asafoetida and green chillies to a paste. Heat ghee in a
separate shallow pan and add the grounded paste. Fry lightly till it emits
fragrance. Add the grated coconut and saute it over a low flame. Add the
blanched vegetables and cook till done. Add salt to taste. Serve hot. To know more about Makar Sankranti, Click Here